James Cameron (soccer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | January 24, 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Vancouver FC | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| North Vancouver FC | |||
| Mountain United FC | |||
| Blaise Soccer Academy | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Vancouver FC | 19 | (1) |
| 2023– | → Unity FC (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 6, 2023 | |||
James Cameron (born January 24, 2005) is a soccer player who plays for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.
Early life
Cameron played youth soccer with North Vancouver FC, Mountain United FC, and the Blaise Soccer Academy.[1] He represented British Columbia at the 2022 Canada Summer Games, helping them to a fifth-place finish.[2]
Club career
After having attended the club's open trials in February 2023,[3] in May 2023, Cameron signed a developmental contract with Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League, while also playing with their League1 British Columbia affiliate Unity FC.[4] Cameron made his professional debut for Vancouver on June 11, coming on as a substitute against Cavalry FC.[5][6] He made his first start in the next match on June 17, against Atlético Ottawa.[7] In July 2023, he signed a full professional contract with the club, on an Exceptional Young Talent contract.[8] He was named to the CPL Team of the Week for the first time, for Week 17 in August 2023, after being named man of the match against Valour FC.[9] On September 9, 2023, he scored his first professional goal, scoring the game-winning goal in stoppage time in a 2-1 victory over Atlético Ottawa.[10][11] At the end of the season, he was nominated for the CPL U21 Player of the Year award.[12][13]
Career statistics
- As of October 6, 2023[14]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Vancouver FC | 2023 | Canadian Premier League | 19 | 1 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 19 | 1 | ||
| Unity FC (loan) | 2023[15] | League1 British Columbia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 3 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 | ||
References
- ^ Jacques, John (May 3, 2023). "Ghotbi Adds James Cameron, Others To Vancouver FC". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "Lennon Thompson, James Cameron, Kourosh Jamshidi join VFC on Developmental Contracts". Vancouver FC. May 3, 2023.
- ^ Nava, David (August 10, 2023). ""This is just the start": James Cameron". Vancouver FC.
- ^ "Three young players added to Vancouver FC roster under talent development contracts". Aldergrove Star. May 8, 2023.
- ^ Nava, David (June 16, 2023). "Vancouver FC's young talent continues to show results". Vancouver FC.
- ^ Nava, David (September 15, 2023). ""I love the club so much," James Cameron reflects on his first year with Vancouver FC". Vancouver FC.
- ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (June 17, 2023). "Match Analysis:Strong first half lifts Atlético Ottawa past Vancouver FC". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ "Vancouver FC signs another local star in James Cameron". Vancouver FC. July 20, 2023.
- ^ "James Cameron receives first CPL TOTW honours". Vancouver FC. August 8, 2023.
- ^ Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (September 10, 2023). "Match Analysis: Vancouver FC's James Cameron provides Hollywood ending against Atlético Ottawa to keep playoff hopes alive". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ Laba, Nick (September 29, 2023). "North Vancouver teen scores first goal as a pro soccer player". North Shore News.
- ^ "VFC #25 James Cameron nominated for the Canadian Premier League Best Under-21 Canadian Player of the Year award for 2023". Vancouver FC. October 17, 2023.
- ^ "Cameron, De Brienne, Poku nominated for Best Canadian U-21 Player Award". Canadian Premier League. October 17, 2023.
- ^ James Cameron at Soccerway
- ^ "James Cameron 2023 L1BC Stats". League1 British Columbia.
External links
- James Cameron at Soccerway